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Khaira Arby and Her Band came on stage dressed in traditional loose-fitting Mali garb with head covering. Even before Arby came on stage, the sound check was pretty awesome, so everyone knew we were in for a treat
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‚ÄúThe Nightingale of Timbuktu‚Äù Khaira Arby has died at the age of 59, as confirmed by her family.

japantimes.co.jp wrote ‚ÄúOne of a generation of legendary musicians from the ancient northwestern Malian city, Arby became a major voice for peace in her troubled country.‚Äù

We saw the Malian singer in July 2011 and said, ‚ÄúSo, the first thing that hits you when Khaira Arby sings is that she has an amazing voice. It's loud and it's powerful. Singing style, for some reason, I found it to sound very similar to Indian (East Asia), but sung in French and Bambara.‚Äù